(a) whether sea cruise is increasingly becoming popular among domestic and foreign tourists; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to identify and develop such spots alongwith details of potential areas in each State?
(a) whether sea cruise is increasingly becoming popular among domestic and foreign tourists; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to identify and develop such spots alongwith details of potential areas in each State?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a): International tourism trends indicate that sea travel is becoming increasingly
popular and that there is enormous potential for its growth and expansion.
(b): The Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India has constituted a Committee to explore
the potential of cruise tourism and develop related infrastructure in the major ports on the
western coast. Committees at the port level have also been constituted in the major ports
of Mumbai/Marmagoa/New Mangalore/Kochi and Tuticorin for identification and
implementation of related work. A separate Committee has been constituted under the
Chair person, Mumbai Port Trust to review rules and regulations concerning cruise
vessels/tourists. A Seminar was organised for cruise tourism in Mumbai on 15th October,
2003. World Tourism Organisation (WTO) had deputed two experts as resource persons
for this Seminar.